Overview
The easiest method for most users is to install directly from your WordPress dashboard.
π Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Download the Theme
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Go to your Envato account
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Navigate toΒ Downloads
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Find PestAnnihilate
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ClickΒ DownloadΒ βΒ Installable WordPress File
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SaveΒ
pestannihilate.zipto your computer
Step 2: Access WordPress Admin
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Log into your WordPress site
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Go toΒ
yoursite.com/wp-admin -
Enter your username and password
Step 3: Upload the Theme

Dashboard β Appearance β Themes β Add New β Upload Theme
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ClickΒ Add NewΒ at the top of the page
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ClickΒ Upload ThemeΒ button
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ClickΒ Choose FileΒ and selectΒ
pestannihilate.zip -
ClickΒ Install Now


Step 4: Activate the Theme
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Wait for installation to complete (progress bar)
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ClickΒ ActivateΒ link when it appears
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You’ll see “Theme activated” success message

Step 5: Verify Installation
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Go toΒ Appearance β Themes
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Confirm PestAnnihilate is active (highlighted)
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Visit your site to see the default layout

β οΈ Common Issues & Solutions
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| “The package could not be installed” | File too large – increase upload limit |
| “Destination folder already exists” | Delete old theme folder via FTP |
| “Broken theme after activation” | Check PHP version (needs 7.4+) |
| White screen after activation | Enable WP_DEBUG to see errors |